5 Kinds of Venomous Debt to Avoid At All Costs

5 Kinds of Venomous Debt to Avoid At All Costs

  • February 14, 2023
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Debt is toxic in almost every form. To avoid it, one should take every precautionary measure possible. It can jeopardize your financial future. Nobody would be in debt in a perfect world, but that is not how things are in the real world. The way of life of the average man today has significantly changed. Debt issues are a major cause of stress and according to a 2017 survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers more than 53% of workers stress over finance. But not all types of debt should be the cause of keeping you up…continue reading →
How To Become Wealthy and Successful: 5 Habits To Get There

How To Become Wealthy and Successful: 5 Habits To Get There

  • March 9, 2020
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Most of us aspire to be rich and it is not always possible as building wealth is a process that takes time, patience and constant effort. You not only have to have the right money mindset or right money beliefs but also maintain modest lifestyle habits.Habits are the actions you take not once but consistently throughout life. Therefore, if you are to achieve wealth and success in life you need to learn to adopt certain habits early in life. Here are the 5 most important habits you need to cultivate. 1. GET UP…continue reading →
What Are The Best Options With Your Tax Refund?

What Are The Best Options With Your Tax Refund?

  • March 2, 2020
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Tax day is approaching and after the gifting season, you are probably debating what to do with your tax refund. You may have earmarked it as money to “blow”—that is money you can frivolously spend on all the fun things you have wanted but could not afford. But is there a better use for this money? While there are many ways to spend your refund check, you have the opportunity to use it frugally and not treat it as extra income. A tax refund is the money that you have earned over the…continue reading →
7 Surprising Ways You Waste Money Without Realizing It & How to Stop

7 Surprising Ways You Waste Money Without Realizing It & How to Stop

  • October 29, 2019
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Even if you think you are frugal and have your finances under control, you still may be wasting thousands of dollars every year on unnecessary expenses that you may be unaware of. It is easy to notice when you are blowing up your budget on extravagant extras and luxury items but it is much harder to notice smaller, under-the-radar money wasters. If you are not paying attention to these expenses it can start to add up. Wondering where you are wasting your hard-earned cash? Check out these 10 top sneaky and surprising reasons…continue reading →
One Simple Budgeting Trick You Should Try

One Simple Budgeting Trick You Should Try

  • October 11, 2019
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Budgets are no doubt a key factor in money management. A good budget can be a huge help if you are paying down debt, bulking up your savings or just trying to get a better handle on your money. But budgets rarely ever work because they leave little or no margin for error. They are also time-consuming to set-up, tedious to manage and very exhaustive. But there is one simple budgeting trick you should try. According to the billionaire investor, Warren Buffet “you should not save what is left after you spend, but…continue reading →
Starting to Save for Retirement after 50: Key Factors to Consider

Starting to Save for Retirement after 50: Key Factors to Consider

  • September 25, 2019
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Hitting the milestone of your 50th birthday may jostle your mind to think ahead to your retirement years. A landmark that felt out of reach a decade ago starts to feel closer with each passing year. Life’s circumstances like financial setbacks from personal or health crisis, student loans, debt and family care may have forced many to put off dealing with their retirement plans. But, the most common reason is a postponement. This does not mean that you are doomed. As per a study by The Insured Retirement Institute, only 54% of boomers(age…continue reading →
Can I be imprisoned if I Don’t Pay My Debts?

Can I be imprisoned if I Don’t Pay My Debts?

  • March 21, 2019
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At one time you could have been imprisoned for outstanding debt and faced a catch 22 situation, but the Debtors’ prison has been illegal in the United States of America since 1833. So thankfully, nowadays you cannot be jailed for nonpayment of “civil debt” like a credit card, personal loan or hospital bill, but there are a few exceptions. You can be forced to go to jail for not paying your taxes or child support. Consumer debt rights have come a long way and consumers are protected and have certain rights. Debt collection…continue reading →
How to Stay Out of Debt with a Low Income

How to Stay Out of Debt with a Low Income

  • March 21, 2019
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You do not have to be in debt because you have a low income. It does take a bit more hard work to stay debt free when you don’t earn much, but it can be done. If you have worked hard to get out of debt and have had the taste of what it is like not to have a monthly interest payment for maybe the first time ever, you should do your best to avoid bad debt and move forward. What is the best way to stay out of debt with a…continue reading →